Sessional Speech Therapist

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Speech -Language Pathology and Audiology or Bachelor of Speech Therapy. Current proof of registration with HPCSA as an independent practice speech Therapist & Audiologist or Speech Therapist .
• Candidates must be CPD compliant in accordance with HPCSA rules. No post-community service experience is required. Sound knowledge of clinical theory, practice and ethics relating to the delivery of Speech Therapy services within a hospital setting.
• Ability to make appropriate independent decisions and be able to work in a Multidisciplinary team

Duties :

• To provide effective speech, language and dysphagia therapy to in and outpatients. Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients in a multidisciplinary team setting. Planning and problem solving appropriately. Providing education and counselling to patients, family and caregivers. Selecting, issuing and training appropriate use of assistive devices.
• Monitoring and reviewing patient progress. Documenting patient information, statistics, attending ward rounds, discussions and meetings within a multidisciplinary team. Contributing to service development by monitoring, evaluating and co-ordinating existing and new services. Identifying departmental needs, managing waiting list, participating in implementing new services and developing management protocols for improved patients care.
• Proving public education regarding feeding and communication difficulties. To comply with all departmental procedures and protocols. To manage all resources appropriately. To complete monthly statistics and reports.to participate in departmental, hospital and provincial activities.

Closing Date : 28-10-2026